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The Tomago smelter produces more than a third of Australia’s aluminium.

Tomago power deal close to done

Subsidised energy deal will help keep the smelter open beyond 2028

12 December 2025

WA govt grants for more Native Title parties

There will be 77 native title parties funded through the $58M program

10 December 2025

Rio Tinto rail car on its way to Karratha/Dampier.

Rio rolls out first Karratha-made rail car

The fleet is expected to start hauling iron ore in December

08 December 2025

The tailings facility at Yarwun is expected to reach full capacity by 2031.

Rio Tinto to cut Yarwun production by 40%

Move aimed at extending the refinery’s life will take effect from October 2026

18 November 2025

Monadelphous has had a longstanding presence at BHP's Olympic Dam operations.

Monadelphous adds $140M to contract pipeline

Revenue for FY26 expected to be 20% to 25% higher than previous year

10 November 2025

Rio Tinto's Bell Bay Aluminium smelter produces roughly 178,000 tonnes of aluminium each year.

Bell Bay Aluminium lands 12-month power lifeline

Negotiations under way for a long-term arrangement

06 November 2025

Rio Tinto's Bell Bay Aluminium smelter produces roughly 178,000t of aluminium each year.

Labor accused of 'blatant double standards' over smelter bailouts

The Tasmanian government wants support for Bell Bay Aluminium

31 October 2025

The Tomago Aluminium smelter supplies roughly 37% of Australia’s aluminium demand.

Labor's 'reckless' energy policy slammed as Tomago teeters

Soaring electricity costs could force the smelter to close in 2028

29 October 2025

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